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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,557.12, 377,168.64 and 99,653.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,557.12, 377,168.64 and 99,653.44 is: 149,413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,557.12 : 377,168.64 = 99,653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,557.12/377,168.64 = 99,653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,557.12x = 377,168.64 × 99,653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,557.12x = 37,586,152,436.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,586,152,436.12/251,557.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,413.99

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